Odisha Directorate Seeks Funds for Watermarked Ballot Paper Procurement

The Directorate of Printing, Stationery & Publication, Odisha, has requested the State Election Commission to approve funds for procuring watermarked paper required for ballot printing ahead of upcoming elections.Director Diptesh Kumar Pattnayak, IPS, sent the letter from Madhupatna, Cuttack, to the Deputy Secretary of the State Election Commission on July 2, 2026. The Directorate urged…

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GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD AT SOA FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

Bhubaneswar, August 17: Twelve international students of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here received their degrees at a special graduation ceremony held for them on Saturday. The students belonging to six different countries had enrolled for varied courses including B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA, MBA and BBA LLB. Five students from Uganda, three from…

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Stricter cancellation rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat II; no refund within 8 hours

New Delhi, 20/1: Passengers of Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat II trains will not receive any refund if they cancel their confirmed tickets less than eight hours before the scheduled departure. According to a notification dated January 16 issued by the Railway Ministry, the cancellation charge for these trains will be 25 per…

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Karnataka govt drags Union government to Supreme Court over drought relief fund

Bangalore, 23/3: Tired of waiting for drought relief funds, the Congress-ruled Karnataka government has dragged the Union government to the Supreme Court seeking release of the financial aid that has not come for several months. The state government on Saturday filed a writ petition before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution. The…

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Shallu Jindal Speaks at World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland

Davos, Switzerland, 24/01/2025 Chairperson of theJindal Foundation and Chancellor of OP Jindal University, Ms. Shallu Jindal, highlighted the Jindal Foundation’s commitment to driving positive social and economic change during her participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She also showcased the Foundation’s impactful initiatives that foster economic growth and empower future generations. Ms. Jindal joined…

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